Barons Pitching Delivers Fifth Straight Win

The Barons (13-3, 8-3) beat the visiting Conejo Oaks on Tuesday night in their third meeting this season, 3-1.

RHP Henry Omana started on the mound for the Barons, tossing five shutout innings with one strikeout, lowering his ERA to 3.70. Omana was followed by RHP Oscar Munoz who threw two scoreless innings. RHP Reece Buska closed the game throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout, earning his third save of the season.

Barons offense was led by first baseman Martin Teague who went 1×4 with a two-run home run. Center fielder Ernie De La Trinidad extended his hit streak to 15 games, going 1×4. Third baseman Trent Hammond and right fielder Cody Den Beste both went 2×4, while left fielder James Stea went 1×4 with a stolen base.

The Barons visit the Orange County Riptide (7-9, 3-7) on Wednesday with the first pitch slated for 4:25 p.m.

About the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy

Major League Baseball's first Urban Youth Academy was founded in 2006 in Compton, California. As a not-for-profit organization, the UYA aims to set the standard for baseball and softball instruction, teach and educate in Urban America, and enhance the quality of life in the surrounding communities. Major League Baseball has set out four facets to the Urban Youth Initiative:

• Grow the games of baseball and softball while cultivating diversity in all aspects of the game

• Make meaningful contributions to the development of urban communities

• Provide safe and organized recreational activities for urban youth

• Prepare urban high school players for college and professional baseball and softball programs

Our coaching staff consists of highly experienced baseball and softball personnel. We specialize in fundamental instruction by way of open workouts. Our workouts give members practical and theoretical training on the fundamentals of the game, while our educational component aids students in the classroom. We believe the skills learned in baseball and softball can be applied beyond the field, helping to shape a better community.